The Tyngsborough Police Department offers a free, safe, and convenient way for residents to dispose of unwanted, unused, or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications.
Through grant funding provided by MED-Project, the Department maintains a secure medication collection kiosk in the police station lobby, allowing residents to dispose of medications safely and anonymously.
Proper medication disposal helps prevent accidental poisoning, medication misuse, and unauthorized access to medications while reducing the environmental risks associated with improper disposal.
What Can Be Disposed Of?
The collection kiosk accepts unwanted or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications, subject to program requirements.
The following items are not accepted:
Residents are encouraged to remove or obscure personal information from prescription labels before disposing of medications.
Location and Availability
Tyngsborough Police Department
20 Westford Road
Tyngsborough, MA 01879
The medication collection kiosk is located in the Department’s public lobby and is accessible during normal business hours.
No appointment or registration is required. Participation is free and anonymous.
Additional Medication Disposal Resources
The Department’s Medication Collection Program is supported through grant funding provided by MED-Project, an organization that supports safe medication collection and disposal initiatives.
Residents seeking additional disposal locations or information about safe medication disposal may visit:
MED-Project – Find a Medication Disposal Location
By properly disposing of medications that are no longer needed, residents help protect their families, prevent medication misuse, and contribute to a safer community.